Akropong Gets GhC6.2 Million Shoe Manufacturing Factory
According to the promoters of the project, the siting of the factory in the Akuapem North District is going to create jobs for the residents.
Joana Somiah 
Nana Addo Dankwa has commissioned a GHc6.2 million Shoe manufacturing Factory in the Municipal capital of Akuapem North Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana during his 3-day's tour.
He indicated that Fabriek Limited is capable of producing 800 pairs of shoes per day, including security boots.
Shoe Fabriek has, so far, created jobs for one hundred and forty-four (144) people in the district, and is a classic example of the import substitution programme being implemented by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as part of the 1D1F Initiative.
The President congratulated the promoters of the factory, Michael Asare Bediako, Opoku Benson and Salomey Gyamfi, for supporting the industrial transformation agenda of his administration.
According to the promoters of the project, the siting of the factory in the Akuapem North District is going to create jobs for the residents, which will help reduce rural-urban migration.
278 1D1F projects are at various stages of implementation under the 1D1F Initiative as of September 20, 2021.
Out of this number, 104 are currently in operation, 150 are under construction and 24 are at the mobilization stage. one hundred and sixty-five (165) out of the 278 are new projects representing 60% whilst 113 companies are existing projects being supported, representing 40%.
In promoting the 1D1F initiative, the Akufo-Addo Government is seeking to address the youth unemployment challenge, by attracting private sector investments into the development activities of these communities.
The president inspected 30% completed Adukrom-Nkurakan Road, among others.
This bituminous road has not seen any major intervention for a very long, moreover, the road is narrow and in a poor state, making it un-motorable for the road users.
"On Mamfe to Koforidua road, president opined, this road was awarded on 23rd December 2020 to Messrs General Construction & Development Limited, with work commencing on 19th July 2023".
"It is expected that, when the road is completed, it will bring relief to both motorists and pedestrians.
Adding, "It will reduce vehicle operating cost and reduce travelling time and facilitate the movement of goods and services".
It will also serve as the alternative link to Koforidua, the regional capital and Madina, and a benefit for Akuapem townships such as Mamfe, Amonokrom, Abotakyi, Mampong, Tutu, Obosomase, Ahwerase, Aburi, Gyankama, Ketasae through to Peduase and to Ayi Mensah Toll Booth.
William Ofori Akwaboa, Eastern Regional Correspondent
